Inside spool holder

Nothing outside! Keep the filament spool inside!

Compatible with spools up to:

  • 74mm thick –> PrusaBox MK3 and PrusaBox-2
  • 70mm thick –> PrusaBox MK4

Assembly video here!

Assembly time : 15 min

Components:

  • 27cm PTFE tube, two versions possible
    • inside diameter: 2mm ; outside diameter: 4mm     available on our shop here
    • inside diameter: 3.2mm ; outside diameter: 4.8mm (for less friction)    available on our shop here
  • 2 bearings 8x22x7 mm     available on our shop here
  • M3 screws and nuts

STL files in “14A_Inside_spool_Holder” folder:

  • 14A_For_PB2_spool_holder_inside
    or
  • 14A_For_PB_spool_holder_inside
    or
  • 14A_For_PB_mk4_spool_holder

Step 1 Preliminary information

These are all the parts you need.

The filament guide is the old version.

Step 2 Roller assembly

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Insert one bearing into each end of the empty roller.

Insert M3 square nuts into each slot of the bearing holder.

 Assemble the two, and screw with M3 screws.

Add the brake, and tighten slightly. You can adjust the brake if it doesn’t roll enough or too much during printing.

Step 3 Assemble the holder to your enclosure

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Install the spool holder inside tour enclosure, on the left side.

Screw to the metal part with M4 screws

Step 5.1 Filament guide, old version

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  Insert M3 square nuts in every slot

Install PTFE tube

Screw with M3 screw to lock the PTFE tube in place

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  Use screws of the logo plate to secure the filament guide

Step 5.2 Filament guide, new version

  Use screws of the logo plate to secure the filament guide

Insert PTFE tube through the two halves of the filament guide

You have successfully assembled the inside spool holder!